“We started talking about a young friend of hers from the CO Detention Center who had been raped repeatedly from an early age.

“I told her I had had a nightmare about Abby.

“She didn't believe me, wanting to know what she looked like, etc.

“I gave her my description and she started in about how little I knew and I would never help Abby and I was too dependent on her (Ella) to someday have contact again and help.

“She started screaming and crying,

“I told her she was absolutely right.

“I was all talk, no action.

“She yelled I only cared about pets, not important things like Abby.

“ I said I didn't feel I was in a position to help, but she may be because she cared so much.

“And I did expect her to get herself educated and help Abby.

“She said it wasn't fair to give Abby hope.

“I said HOPE is what keeps us alive and why not give her hope.

“She may not be able to come through, but just Abby knowing that she loved her that much would give her more than she had right now.

“I also said, a long time ago when I was her age, I had a terrible encounter with a policeman, in the background my parents and even a veterinarian, Emily's dad, the outcome being a young dog was shot.

“I vowed then I would never let anyone interfere with my desire to help those who can't speak for themselves.